The tech sector doesn’t take a summer vacation. From AI advancement to cybersecurity, we’re always looking for new and thought-provoking media to stay up to date, even at the beach. Whether you’re looking to dive into the latest trends in AI and education with Salman Khan’s “Brave New Words,” or seeking practical leadership advice from Camille Fournier’s “The Manager’s Path,” we’ve curated a selection of media to inspire and inform from a tech perspective. Join us as we share our top picks and explore how these resources can enrich your journey in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
BOOK: Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing) by Salman Khan
With growing ease-of-use and accessibility in AI, language models are being used by everyone, in every industry, at every stage of their lives. This, inevitably, includes the education system. Salman Khan’s Brave New Words tackles the complexity of the future of learning, anticipating and embracing a world in which the way we educate is supplemented by AI. While society slowly moves past the first few waves of AI panic, fear around the topic lingers. This book discusses the application of GPT technology through an optimistic lens, exploring the potential benefits of leveraging language models to not replace, but enhance learning.
Preview or purchase Brave New Words here.
BOOK: The Coming Wave by Michael Bhaskar and Mustafa Suleyman
Interested in the other side of the AI coin? Michael Bhaskar and Mustafa Suleyman paint a masterful portrait of the proliferation of technology in the modern world, and discuss the implications of AI, as well as the lack of containment and growth scale threatening societal upheaval in the coming years. With critics calling The Coming Wave heartfelt, candid, and eloquent, this book is as palatable as it is thought provoking, and provides a cohesive narrative interweaving technology, hope, and fear for the future.
Preview or purchase The Coming Wave here.
BOOK: The Manager’s Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth & Change by Camille Fournier
Leadership that necessitates technical skill is always more difficult than regular people management. In The Manager’s Path, Camille Fournier explores team management expectations, mentorship, self-management, and how to build a unified culture that aligns technical leadership with personal success. This must-read for tech managers is an older read, but the principles detailed throughout are timeless and are more relevant now than ever.
Preview or purchase The Manager’s Path here.
PODCAST: Software Engineering Daily
Featuring daily interviews about technical software engineering topics, this well-known podcast broadens what it means to be a software engineer, and helps to make software accessible, informative, and engaging for all who are interested.
Find the latest episode of Software Engineering Daily here.
PODCAST: Syntax
With 795 episodes to dive into, Syntax has been talking about web development since 2017. This super-approachable podcast highlights every aspect of development, with digestible topics for people at all stages of their development career.
Find the latest episode of Syntax here.
PODCAST: Darknet Diaries
Pure entertainment for anyone interested in cybersecurity, Darknet Diaries talks about the dark side of the internet in every episode. This podcast looks at hacking, data breaches, and cybercrime from a narrative perspective, while still managing to remain technical. Jack Rhysider’s approach to cybersecurity is a must-listen.
Find the latest episode of Darket Diaries here.
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